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GY09 LZN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,757 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 19,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,570 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GY09 LZN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY09 LZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY09 LZN registered?

GY09 LZN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is GY09 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 LZN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY09 LZN have outstanding finance?

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